‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Amber Manitowabi-Huebner
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
First Nations Health Managers Association offers weekly COVID-19 virtual town halls
By Rick Garrick OTTAWA — The First Nations Health Managers Association (FNHMA) is excited about the rollout of its weekly virtual town halls featuring information...
Ontario First Nations court challenge against Ford Government’s gutting of Environmental Assessment Laws begins
TORONTO– An historic court hearing challenging the Ford Government’s gutting of Ontario environmental assessment laws, begins Monday, May 17 and lasts at least until Thursday,...
Mississauga #8 actor featured in Santa Monica theater’s Solo Stories, Six Women, Six Lives, Six Stories series
By Rick Garrick LOS ANGELES — Mississauga #8 actor Jennifer Bobiwash enjoyed presenting her There is no “I” in NDN solo show at the Morgan-Wixson...
The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres welcomes new Executive Director
TORONTO — The Ontario Federation of Indigenous Friendship Centres (OFIFC) is pleased to announce that, starting May 10, Gertie Mai Muise is the new, incoming...
Letter to the Editor: In defense of a discipline under threat
Aaniin. She:kon. Greetings. As faculty of Indigenous Studies at Nipissing University, we are deeply dismayed and disturbed by the events occurring at Laurentian University, and...
Simon Wiesenthal Center highlights unique story of Native American soldiers in honour of 76th anniversary of Liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp
LOS ANGELES— In commemoration of the 76th anniversary of the liberation of the Dachau Concentration Camp by American soldiers, the Simon Wiesenthal Center Archives is...
Two friends come together to share stories and songs during Toronto Storytelling Festival
By Rick Garrick TORONTO — Former Northwest Territories premier and Dene Nation National Chief Stephen Kakfwi was featured along with Nacho Nyak Dän storyteller Louise...
Anishinabek Nation Youth Wellness Boxes bring smiles
By Sarah Blackwell This past year has not been easy for many members of the Anishinabek Nation, and the youth population is no exception. It...
‘A pow wow to remember’ series: Krista Knott
In a continued effort to lift everyone’s spirit during this time where we are all staying home, the Anishinabek News did a call out to...
Robinson Huron First Nation leadership calls on Canada to do better
(Robinson Huron Treaty Territory, May 7, 2021) – After witnessing the House of Common’s emergency debate Thursday evening on Enbridge’s Line 5 crisis, members of...
Opinion: A seeming intent to continue Indigenous Studies: Genuine or just more PR spin?
By Dr. Mary Ann Corbiere In a fresh communique, 11:56 a.m. Thursday, May 6, 2021, Laurentian University states: “Through engagement with the Laurentian University Native...
Book review: Did You See Us?: Reunion, Remembrance, and Reclamation at an Urban Indian Residential
Reviewed by Carrie MacKenzie Did You See Us?: Reunion, Remembrance, and Reclamation at an Urban Indian Residential by survivors of The Assiniboia Indian Residential School...
Ontario’s appeal of Justice Hennessy’s finding for the Anishinabek
By Catherine Murton Stoehr The trouble with summarizing events in Ontario’s recent appeal of Justice Hennessy’s finding in favour of the Anishinabek is that doing...
Anishinabek Nation Virtual Election Candidate Information, Process, and Key Dates
Anishinabek Nation Virtual Election Candidate Information Planning for the virtual Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Assembly is well underway! The assembly will take place online, hosted...